CAPE STARS (IMO 9631321)
CAPE STARS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 206,068 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 106,870, and a length overall of 299.839 metres. This size and capacity indicate a large-scale bulk carrier designed for major global commodity trades. CAPE STARS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and along the coasts of East, South, and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 January 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 563162000
- Call sign: 9V2006
- Gross tonnage: 106870
- Deadweight: 206068 t
- Length overall: 299.839 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Home port: SINGAPORE
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/01/2025
- Registered owner: U-MING MARINE TRANSPORT-SNG
- Ship manager: U-MING MARINE TRANSPORT CORP (Chinese Taipei)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: U-MING MARINE XIAMEN INTL SHIP (China)
- Last AIS position: 29°39.0′S · 057°18.4′E · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 21:05 UTC
- Destination: Fangcheng Pt (CN FAN) · ETA 1 November 2026 at 02:23 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CAPE STARS?
The vessel has a length overall of 299.839 metres and a beam of 50 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 18.4 metres to accommodate its cargo capacity.
What is the capacity of CAPE STARS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 206,068 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 106,870.
Which classification society manages CAPE STARS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 January 2025. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
Where has CAPE STARS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. It has also been observed near the coasts of East, South, and West Africa.
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